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Backyard Safety Importance
Backyard Play Set Safety
BBQ Grill Safety
Hot Tub Safety
Soil Nutrients Safety
Swimming Pool Safety
Self-Closing Safety Gates
Treating Insect Bites & Stings
Backyard Safety Gates
Backyard Step Safety
Backyard Chemical Storage
Outdoor Refrigerator Locks
Outdoor Fire Safety
Backyard Wild Animal Safety
Backyard Poisonous Plants & Hazards
Backyard Door Safety
Backyard Animal Dropping Safety
Kids, and even lighthearted adults, can reap plenty of joy from a swing set. They can also be easily injur… More
There are many options when it comes to choosing a swing set. Wooden or metal are just two of the options … More
It's essential that a child's swing set rest on level ground, not only so the swings move correctly, but a… More
Children love to swing and swinging can keep them occupied for hours on those long summer days. Metal swin… More
There is an almost endless number of swingset materials and designs to choose from. Even if you settle on … More
A tire swing is a simple, inexpensive, old-fashioned addition to the kids play area that even adults can e… More
A bench swing is a relaxing addition to your yard or patio. A simple post and top rail made from stock lum… More
A simple patio swing can make for a relaxing, enjoyable time outdoors. You can build your own swing with s… More
This accessible platform cedar log swing set makes social time possible between generations and permits ad… More
Outdoor play sets should be safety checked for cracks and debris. Keep play sets clean and safe for childr… More
Keeping a safe backyard environment is important for children and adults. Learn more about the importance … More
Backyard safety gates keep intruders out and children in. Secure the backyard with self-closing gates with… More
For a kid, nothing beats having a backyard playground for gathering with friends. Creating this space for … More
Wooden playsets are a great investment for your family. They have exceptional structural strength, multipl… More
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Summary: Outdoor play sets should be safety checked for cracks and debris. Keep play sets clean and safe for children with tips from a parenting specialist in this free home safety video.
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"If you're going to have a swing set in your backyard, you just want to be sure that you have age appropriate swings for whatever the ages of your child and your household are. If you have an older child, and then a a younger toddler, or or or a baby, be sure that you have a little swing with a back. An ideal swing, like with a bucket seat, and then a little strap that goes around the front is really really the best choice for a young baby or a toddler, and then have your traditional swing for the older child. And also, if your play set has monkey bars over the swings, you want to be sure that there aren't any kids underneath swinging while one is going across the monkey bars, because obviously, a child can drop right onto another one, causing some serious injuries. And be sure that you go over the safety rules with your kids about the slides. Make sure that you clear the area in front of the slide when others are are sliding down, and also, be sure that you remind your children not to go running in front or behind someone who's swinging, because it really does have a lot of force when you, when those kids have momentum, and they can cause some injuries. So, just a few tips to keep your kids safe with your swing set in the backyard."
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